It seems that there are a lot of men in my family that have birthdays this time of the year. Here's my Poppa's birthday card from April...

Stamps: Need For Speed (wood: 125004, clear: 122717), Extreme Elements (wood: 121510), Sincere Salutations (wood: 116416). Card/Paper: Crumb Cake (121685), Well Worn DSP (122359). Ink: Early Espresso (121686), Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad (101731). Accessories: White/Early Espresso Baker's Twine (123124), Basic Black Button (Neutrals Designer Buttons: 119743). Tools: Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Stamping Sponges (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

And here's my wonderful husband's birthday card, inspired by the very talented Mary Fish...

Stamps: Paisley Petals (wood: 125010, clear: 122547), Teeny Tiny Sentiments (wood: 119185, clear: 120024). Card/Paper: Bravo Burgundy (106574), Very Vanilla (106550), Paisley Petals DSP (122367). Ink: Bravo Burgundy (105214), Crumb Cake (121030). Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117292), Silver Brads (104336). Tools: Extra-Large Tag Punch (119866), Large Tag Punch (119876), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

This is a great site on how to tie a Windsor Knot... http://www.tie-a-tie.net/windsor.html

Both of these masculine cards use Designer Series Paper (DSP) - Well Worn (great for men's cards) and Paisley Petals. This month Stampin' Up! have the fabulous Paper Party promotion, where you get one FREE pack of DSP when you buy three - no limits! If you love DSP (like I do), then May is a great time to be ordering.

• Click HERE to see the Paper Party promotion flier (766 KB PDF).
• Click HERE to contact me to place your order for three packs of DSP and get a fourth for FREE!

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...

Join as a demonstrator during May and receive a free pack of DSP* every month for the rest of this year! And to make it more enticing, Stampin' Up! now offers a new fully-customisable Starter Kit at the low price of $189.

• Click HERE to find out about joining my team.
• Click HERE to contact me for a no-obligation pack that explains the benefits and expectations of being an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

* Does not include Specialty Designer Series Paper